Clutch: Application and ID

NOTE: Neon vehicles produced at the Toluca assembly plant have conventional clutch and flywheel assemblies. Vehicles produced at Belvidere assembly plant have modular clutch assemblies.

Before beginning clutch service, check the 11th character of the V.I.N. to determine where it was produced. The 11th character is "D" for vehicles produced at Belvidere, or "T" for vehicles produced at Toluca.
For a vehicle produced at Belvidere assembly, refer to this service information on the modular clutch assembly. For a vehicle produced at Toluca assembly, refer to the following information to determine proper service procedures.
Service parts stock only a Conventional Clutch Disc Assembly or a Modular Clutch Service Pack_ age to service Toluca built vehicles. The Modular Clutch Service Package contains the following parts:
- One modular clutch assembly
- One drive plate assembly
- One backing plate assembly
- Four drive plate to clutch bolts
- Eight drive plate to crankshaft bolts
If only the clutch disc requires replacement, obtain the clutch disc.
If the clutch pressure plate or flywheel requires replacement, obtain the Modular Clutch Service Package.